tearing

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Construction crews began tearing down the East Wing in October to make way for the 90,000-square-foot facility.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Ministers are attempting to crack on, in fact revelling in cracking on, with what they think they are there to do, delivering policies and, they hope, helping people, rather than tearing themselves apart.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Impostor syndrome kicks in, fabrics start tearing, and half-fitted mannequins, under a studio light at 2 a.m., look like they might never be fully dressed.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

"I'm tearing my hair out over it, I just feel so stuck," she said.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

It made him run faster, with anger, misery, and guilt tearing at him.

From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh